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Paul Scholes Urges Tactical Change: Dropping Declan Rice for England's World Cup Ambition

Manchester United legend Paul Scholes has suggested a tactical shift for England's World Cup knockout stages, arguing for the removal of Declan Rice to match the aggression of France and Argentina.

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Paul Scholes Urges Tactical Change: Dropping Declan Rice for England's World Cup Ambition

Paul Scholes tells Thomas Tuchel to bench Declan Rice for England to reach France & Argentina level in World Cup knockout stages

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The Call for Tactical Change

In a bold move, Paul Scholes has urged England manager Thomas Tuchel to make a ruthless selection call by benching Declan Rice for the team's upcoming World Cup knockout matches. Scholes insists that a more aggressive approach is needed if England is to compete at the level of global heavyweights such as France and Argentina.

Published on Jun 29, 2026